Do I need a passport when traveling to Hawaii?

Answer 1

You don't need a passport to go to hawaii...read below for details.

New Passport Regulations from the U.S. Government


LATEST FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE


Passports are now taking up to 14 weeks to process, both new and renewals.


Timeline



Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

The proposed implementation timeline has two phases:

Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.


As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.


February 22, 2007 - DHS Announces Proposed Passport Flexibility for U.S. and Canadian Children at Land and Sea Borders
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today its intent to propose, as part of the forthcoming Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), significant flexibility regarding travel documents required for U.S. and Canadian children as part of WHTI requirements for U.S. land and sea border entry in 2008.

As early as January 1, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea will be required to present a valid passport or other WHTI compliant documents, as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.


This proposal, which will be subject to public comment as part of the rulemaking process on the WHTI, would allow U.S. and Canadian citizens, ages 15 and younger with parental consent, to cross the border at land and sea ports with a certified copy of their birth certificate as an alternative to a passport or other WHTI compliant identity card. U.S. and Canadian citizen children, ages 16 through 18, traveling with public or private school groups, religious groups, social or cultural organizations or teams associated with youth athletics organizations would also be able to enter, under adult supervision, with a certified copy of their birth certificate.


The initial phase of WHTI travel document requirements went into effect last month, obligating all air travelers, regardless of age, to present a passport for entry to the United States. The DHS proposal announced today does not affect the requirements for air travel.


The Department of State will soon issue final regulations that will allow it to issue to U.S. citizens a lower cost alternative to a passport, the Passport Card. DHS will continue to issue WHTI compliant border crossing documents for frequent border crossers under its trusted traveler programs......


There is lots of additional information on the link below. So to answer your question no you do not need a passport to travel to hawaii from the mainland US if you are already a US citizen. Have a great trip.

Aloha!

Answer 2

I live in Hawaii and a U.S. Citizen the only time that I have needed to use my Passport is when I went to London and Mexico. This probably has to do with the fact that Hawaii is a part of the United States. And since you do not need a Passport to travel within the United States you don't need a Passport to travel to Hawaii.

Answer 3

If you are going to Hawaii for the purpose of sailing on a 10 night cruise that goes to Fanning Island, a passport is required. There are 7 night Hawaiian Cruises that cruise around the Islands that do not require passports from US Citizens.

Of course flying into Hawaii from the US does not require passports from US Citizens. The same is true for Alaska.

Answer 4

If you are an American citizen, you haven't needed a passport to come here since 1959 when we became the 50th US state.

If you're not an American citizen, then yes, you'll need a passport to come here (just as you would to any other US state).

Good luck and happy travels!

Answer 5

No because Hawaii is a state. However, if a connecting flight might take you to Mexico, or Canada, on your way to Hawaii, you WILL need a passport. Aloha.

Answer 6

If your on a cruise or a foreigner then you need a Passport. If you are an American citizen then no Passport required.

Answer 7

If you are an American citizen, are you aware that Hawaii is part of the United States?

Answer 8

No you dont need one i was there in June and didnt need one.... advice when you are leaving hawaii get to the airport extra early to go thru customs

Answer 9

not if you're travelling from within the united states.

Answer 10

Yes, and they do a strip search at customs make sure you not bringing anything not suppose to smuggle stuff from Hawaii. make sure your crack is clean.